mct wins tasmanian aged care provider of the year · our new strategic plan video 2. mct wins...

Our new Strategic Plan video 2

MCT wins Tasmanian Aged Care Provider of the Year 3

Puppy love 5

News & activities 8

Congratulations to Ilma Lisson 13

Meet Barb Donaldson 14

INSIDE THIS ISSUE

Masonic Care Tasmania | News & Life2

Bringing our Strategic Plan to life

I’m excited to share that we have officially revealed our Masonic Care Tasmania Inaugural Strategic Plan for 2018-2023. As part of this reveal, we have developed a Strategic Plan video that will become a key tool to highlight our refreshed purpose, vision and values, and creates a snapshot of our five strategic goals. It’s our aim to share this video with all of those who live, work, visit and support us. This video will soon play in all of our reception areas, on our website, and be included in staff induction emails, future presentations and award nominations. This is another important step towards bringing our Strategic Plan to life and I hope you are as proud as I am to see how far we’ve come on this journey together as one state-wide organisation. The future is bright and the enthusiasm and support from those who live with and visit us, together with the hard work and commitment from our 500+ staff, is key to our success as we become a respected leader in the health services industry. To view the video online please visit our website at www.masoniccaretas.org.au under ‘About Us’.

Introducing your new Deputy CEO

I am pleased to announce that Belinda Beltz has been appointed as Deputy CEO of MCT and is currently transitioning from her previous role of Executive Director of People and Culture, into her new role. As Deputy CEO, Belinda

will oversee our People and Culture team, residential and some organisational projects. Please join me in congratulating Belinda on her new role and we look forward to her ongoing, strong contribution as part of the MCT Executive Team.

MCT News & LifeSeptember 2018 | Edition 9

New opportunities

Recently, I presented alongside Craig French, ED Corporate Services, and Jayne Williams, ED Community, to residents from another provider’s retirement living community. The aim of the session was to get residents excited about the many opportunities that might be possible should MCT purchase the village. I am now happy to confirm that MCT has signed a purchase agreement and the small retirement village in Lindisfarne will add to our expanding retirement living community in the south.

More good news! MCT has also recently acquired a small day respite centre, which will further enhance our care services and reach in the south of the state. This existing centre is highly regarded in its local community for providing experienced care in a home-like environment. The centre also provides social outings, transport and meals for those who visit.

These new purchases create extraordinary opportunities for those who live, work and support MCT. Expanding our services in local communities enables us to increase awareness of the quality services we provide to more than 1,000 people across Tasmania.

Improving Dementia Care program update

An exciting collaboration between Masonic Care Tasmania, Masonic Centenary Medical Research Foundation and Wicking Dementia Research and Education Centre.

Our two year Improving Dementia Care program began in May 2017 and its key aim was to develop, implement and evaluate the impact of a Dementia Care Support Worker (DCSW) across our three residential locations in Tasmania.

It is my great pleasure to share some highlights that have taken place over the past 12 months and the impact it has had on those who live, work and support us.

In August, Dr Emma Lea, a driving force of the program, presented at The Alzheimer’s

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I am also thrilled to share that Masonic Care Tasmania has been named 2018 Tasmanian Aged Care Provider of the Year and a finalist in the 2018 Aged Care Services Australia (ACSA) National Aged Care Awards!

After winning 2018 Tasmanian Aged Care Provider of the Year, MCT is now proud to represent Tasmania in the running for the National Aged Care Provider of the Year award at the National Awards Ceremony on September 5th in Sydney.

Being named a national finalist is a significant acknowledgment for our organisation and a true reflection of the extraordinary people that work with us.

Fingers crossed!

Migrant ResourceProgram

Our Migrant Resource Program project is a collaboration between the Migrant Resource Centre North, St Giles and MCT. This training and employment pathway project is specifically designed for culturally and linguistically-diverse people to enable them to find employment in the disability and aged care sectors.

Following the outstanding success of the first program, we’re excited to embark on the second intake with the first placements having commenced at Peace Haven and Fred French Catering and Cleaning.

Please join us in welcoming our new group. Feel free to say ‘hi’ and have a chat if you see them around.

MCT named 2018 Aged Care Provider of the Year!

Association International Conference, the largest and most influential international meeting dedicated to advancing dementia science. Being accepted and given the opportunity to present on an international stage is a significant acknowledgment of the extraordinary team and the important work they are doing.

The new model will present an opportunity for care worker graduates to bring their nursing home clinical experience and dementia knowledge to a peer support role. Key stakeholders have been highly supportive of the role, citing its impact on improving staff understanding of dementia, initiation of practice change, and expressing their hope that the role will be effective in driving organisation-wide change to improve residents’ quality of life.

I think you will agree that these are some really positive initial outcomes of the project. The team and I look forward to keeping you posted in the coming months.

Please enjoy the many highlights and stories in this edition, and thank you for choosing to live life with Masonic Care Tasmania.

Warm regards,

Daniel Findley

Chief Executive Officer


Diving to newdepthsNewstead Courts retirement village resident, Elizabeth Winkler, has been lapping up her time in the ocean!

In July, she went on her very first scuba dive while on holiday at the Great Barrier Reef in Queensland.

What have younever done before but would love to try?

Mt Carmel students visit Freemasons


Diving to newdepths

Puppy love

Volunteer William visits weekly and recently brought in ‘Luna’, his silky hen.

Will shows his fowls and has won many awards, so we got very excited when he came to visit with her!

New volunteer, Melani, with her daughters Sian

and Lauren, and the gorgeous Claude!

Claude visits Freemasons weekly and even has a purple bandana with his name on it!

We love and benefit so much from these visits.

Research has revealed that pet therapy can have many benefits, including:

• Decreased blood pressure and cholesterol;

• Reduction in stress, anxiety and depression symptoms;

• Improved communication and reminiscence;

• Increased social interaction and reduced loneliness; and

• Higher comfort levels.

Doug the Pug and Sophie the Golden Retriever have been causing quite the commotion at Fred French. They are regular visitors to the home, bringing much joy to our residents and staff!

Sophie, the Golden Retriever, along with her owner, Elizabeth Winkler, come to visit relatives. The walk from the front door to her relatives is a long one as everyone along the way wants to give Sophie some love.

Doug the Pug is the newest addition to our pet visitors scheme. He belongs to Deb Pulford, a nurse at Fred French. Doug visits residents in their rooms and in the lounge areas, giving everyone free pats and hugs!

Did you know?

Doug the Pug in his basket

Sophie and Elizabeth, Doug and Sally from Leisure & Lifestyle


Day Therapy Centre

Penny Royal Adventures

Congratulations to Carol Martin, who has worked in Catering at Peace Haven for 30 years!

We are lucky to have you and thank you for everything you have done throughout your time.

Celebrating 30 yearswith MCT!

Carol Martin with Peace Haven Residential Manager Zane Healy


Since June, Fred French and Peace Haven residents have been undertaking a winter walking challenge, with participants appropriately dubbed the ‘Winter Walkers’.

Both facilities have created a course of about 200m and set the goal of walking the distance equivalent to Mt Wellington in Hobart, with every 100m equating to one mile on the map. As of July 26th, Fred French clocked up an awesome 438km, which means they have made it to Strahan!

Recently, we had a group of Year 9 students from Scotch Oakburn College do a work experience placement with the Leisure and Lifestyle team at Fred French.

Here is what they had to say:

“We really enjoyed socialising with all the residents and staff...We were very impressed by how you go above and beyond to help improve residents quality of life. We always felt welcome and accepted.”

Student Work Experience

WinterWalkersUpdate

Every lap of the course is not only making residents healthier and happier, but also raising money for The Examiner’s Winter Relief Appeal.

Well done, Winter Walkers!

Scotch Oakburn College students on the winter walk

Winter Walker participants Marlene,

Jalna, Dennis and Sally


Freemasons Home

Featured events

The Melody Lane Singers

Tuesday 11th September at 1.30pm, Activities Hub

Bellerive Primary School Visit

Monday 17th September at 1.30pm, Activities Hub

AFL DAY

Friday 28th September (All Day)

Grand Final Day

Saturday 29th September at 1.30pm, Audrey’s Bar

The Black Cherries Performance

Tuesday 9th October at 1.30pm

Malcolm Cooney – Pianist

Tuesday 16th October at 10.30am, Activities Hub

SENIORS WEEK

15th – 21st October

Regular activities

Knitters & Natters

Every Monday at 1.30pm, Activities Hub

Music Therapy

Every Thursday at 10.00am, Activities Hub

News & activities

Fred French

Featured events

Father’s Day Morning Tea

Monday 3rd September

AFL Grand Final Party

Monday 1st October SENIORS WEEK

15th – 21st October

Theme: ‘Food, glorious food’ Outing to Christmas Hills Raspberry Farm and Foodie guest speaker

Regular activities

Coffee Club

Every Monday morning

Book Club

Every Thursday afternoon

Scotch Oakburn Student Visits

Every Thursday afternoon during school terms

Happy Hour

Every Friday afternoon

Newstead Kindy Kids Visits

Fortnightly on a Tuesday morning

Men’s Group Outing

Monthly with Cristy


A thank you on behalf of the Freemasons catering team

Jo, our catering manager, and Richard, our chef, would like to say a huge thank you to all the RLU residents who regularly book for social counter meals Friday evenings. Your support has greatly contributed to the continued success of our twice-monthly counter meals evenings – thank you!

Welcome to our new resident!

Mr Rodney Estcourt

Rodney was born in Hobart and is a retired Police Inspector. Before retirement, Rodney enjoyed travelling overseas and playing golf.

Welcome, Rodney, and thank you for choosing to live life with us at Lindisfarne!

Peace Haven

Featured events

Father’s Day Afternoon Tea

Monday 3rd September

AFL Grand Final Party

Monday 1st October

Teacher Appreciation Day

Friday 26th October Afternoon tea for all residents who have been teachers

SENIORS WEEK

15th – 21st OctoberTheme: ‘Food, glorious food’ Outing to Ashgrove Cheese Farm and cooking demonstrations

Regular activities

Coffee Club

Every Monday morning

Northern Support School Student Visits

Fortnightly on a Monday morning

Just Blokes

Fortnightly on a Monday afternoon

Happy Hour

Every Thursday afternoon

Garden Group

Fortnightly on a Friday morning

Retirement Living South

SeptemberMorning Tea

Wednesday 19th September at 10:30am Activities Hub, Freemasons Home

Our special guest speaker will be personal trainer and Pilates instructor, Amanda, who will speak to us about the importance of gentle strength exercise to aid our physical and mental health as we age. All RLU residents welcome.

Using your Red Cross alarm

As you are aware, Community Services have been busy rolling out the new Red Cross alarm systems in the Northern Retirement Living Communities, replacing the vital call system.

We still have about 10% left to do, then all Northern Retirement Living Units will be monitored 24/7 via Red Cross.

Red Cross advises you to test your pendant on a regular basis. They have also advised that this can be as often as you like. Even if you think there may be something wrong with the system, just press your pendant and let the call centre know that you are just testing.

If you are going away for any length of time or any of your personal details change, you can press the pendant and advise the call centre how long you are away for and provide them with the dates or let them know of any changes to your medical conditions over the intercom. This includes changes to next-of-kin.

There is no need to phone Red Cross, just press your pendant and talk via the intercom.

Important Information

Retirement Living North


News & activities

Retirement Living North

Welcome to our new residents!

Masonic Garden Village

Thea Schouten

Ian and Nicole Stedman

Newstead Courts Village

Ray and Helen Ainsworth

Regular activities: Norwood

Regular activities are held in the Community Green Centre and all village residents are invited to attend. No previous experience or special skills are needed!

Monday

Gentle exercise class at 10:30am

Wednesday

Games afternoon from 1:30pm. Card games, eight-ball, indoor bowls etc.

Friday

Singing group at 3:30pm

Friday happy hour held the first and third Friday of each month from 4:30pm BYO drinks and nibbles to share

Saturday

Saturday night BYO tea from 5:30pm BYO food and drinks

BBQs resume once daylight savings starts and the weather warms up

Sunday

Church service at 10:30am, Peace Haven Chapel

A regular film evening is held once a month from 4:30pm.

Image: MCT CEO Daniel Findley and winner Homer Fairley after the grand final.

Mid-year eight-ball tournament

The mid-year eight ball tournament was held over several weeks at the Green Centre in the Masonic Garden Village. This year’s inaugural event has been won by Homer Fairly from Newstead Courts Village who defeated MCT CEO Daniel Findley in the grand final two games to one.

Congratulations, Homer!

Retro fashion parade

A retro fashion parade is being held on Saturday 8th September 2018 in the Green Centre. Entry is just $10.00 and includes a glass of champagne on arrival plus coffee and slices. All are welcome as this event is open to family and friends. “Nostalgia for the old, inspiration for the young.”

Special events


Northern social

Regular activities: Newstead

Regular activities are held in the Newstead Court Community Centre and all nearby village residents are invited to attend. No previous experience or special skills are needed! Tea, coffee and milk available at all activities.

Monday

Gentle exercise class at 10:00am.

Friday

Friday at Four drinks BYO drinks and a plate to share and join in the fun and fellowship

Friday 28th September at 4:00pm

Friday at Five drinks BYO drinks and a plate to share and join in the fun and fellowship

Friday 12th October at 5:00pm

Friday 26th October at 5:00pm

Special events

Regular activities: Exeter

Wednesday

Keeping Fit exercise class at 10:00am White House Community Centre. All welcome.

Friday

Cinema afternoons from 3:00pm White House Community Centre

Saturday

Thai for lunch, first Saturday of every month at the Exeter Hotel. The upcoming dates are:

Saturday 1st September

Saturday 6th October

Happy hour, last Saturday of every month at 4:30pm, White House Community Centre. BYO drinks and nibbles to share The upcoming dates are:

Saturday 9th September

Indoor table carpet bowls competition

The indoor table carpet bowls competition being held in the Green Centre library is progressing well and we will announce the winners in next issue of MCT News & Life.

Newstead Courts Retirement Village visited Tamar Valley Court

Residents from the Newstead Courts Retirement Village recently visited our Tamar Valley Court Retirement Village in Exeter. They enjoyed some wonderful fellowship followed by a beautiful afternoon tea in the White House Community Centre.

Residents from Tamar Valley Court Retirement Village are now looking forward to visiting both our Newstead Courts and Masonic Garden Village Retirement Villages in the future.

Sunday roast

There’s really nothing quite like the traditional Sunday roast with all the trimmings. Sunday 16th September at 12 noon in the Newstead Court Community Centre. Cost is $15 per head. All welcome.

Fantastic food

Special events

Indoor table carpet bowls competition

The indoor table carpet bowls competition is being held in the Green Centre library. It is progressing well and we look forward to announcing the winners in the November edition of MCT News & Life.


The Sensory Room at Peace Haven is proving to be very beneficial for residents, with it now being included in our weekly activities.

Below, you can see Tom’s intense concentration on his building project and Jilly’s delight at the diversity the room provides.

Sensational fun!

You will find these forms in the reception area

of each of our homes.

Once you have filled out the form, simply

place it in one of the letterboxes in

your facility or refer to the brochure.

Each form is personally reviewed by the

Facility Manager and feedback will be

provided if you choose to receive it.

Have your say!Your opinion is really important to us, and we want to make it easy for you to give feedback.

The best way for you to share any suggestions or feedback you might have about MCT is to complete a ‘Have Your Say’ form.


TOP TIPS: To prevent lost clothing

Ilma Lisson was recently recognised for her outstanding career achievements and contributions in the field of accounting. She is pictured here at Freemasons with her framed Fellowship of the Chartered Accountants Association certificate — well done, Ilma!

Congratulations,Ilma!

We thought this would be a great opportunity to remind our residents and relatives about how to get new clothes labelled to help prevent them from becoming lost.

1. Bring all new/unlabelled clothes to the front counter in reception in a plastic bag.

2. Our friendly receptionist will name the bag .

3. The bag will be collected by staff and taken to the laundry where the clothes will be labelled before being returned to your room.

If you have any questions, please speak to our friendly staff.


Barb has been with Masonic Care Tasmania since February, after moving back to her adopted state of Tasmania. She is a registered nurse with post-graduate qualifications in gerontology, management and health professional education.

Barb has worked in acute care, primary health and the aged care industry across four states in the roles of clinical nurse, manager, practice nurse, dementia advisor, quality manager and educator. In her current role as Practice Development Manager she loves working alongside staff to support good clinical practice and help staff achieve their potential.

Practice Development Manager

Meet BarbDonaldson

A few words from Barb

Having worked at Fred French and Peace Haven some years ago, I am known to some staff in the north. My husband Lawrie and I moved back to Tassie in February this year after spending eight years in Melbourne – we have spent the last five months renovating our house.

Theatre and travel are my favourite hobbies, and having a son and daughter working in the arts in Melbourne is a good excuse to head over, get my shopping fix, catch up with family and see a production.

What I’m looking forward to at MCT

The people are what makes MCT special. I think MCT has a vibrant future and I look forward to contributing to the growth of the organisation, and delivering a quality customer experience to our clients through the development of staff. I believe evidence-informed practice along with true innovation will see us as an industry role model and advocate for aged care services into the future.

Liz, our Residential Manager at Freemasons, having lunch with some lovely ladies who live with us!

Freemasons residents enjoying lunch at Kingston’s SouthernLights Hotel


Day Therapy Centre

Tamar River Cruise

We encourage you to still continue speaking to us face-to-face, calling us and using the ‘Have your say’ form.

Feel free to contact us directly using the email addresses below. We look forward to hearing from you!

Freemasons Home [email protected]

Fred French [email protected]

Peace Haven [email protected]

A new way to connect with usWe are pleased to share that we have introduced specific email addresses for all of our locations around the State to help make it easier for you to connect with us.

The lucky residents who went on the cruise had lots of fun and loved being on the water, feeling the wind in their hair and soaking up the sunshine on their faces!

Get in touch

7 Ballawinnie Road, Lindisfarne TAS 7015

P (03) 6282 5200 F (03) 6282 5266

185 Penquite Road, Norwood TAS 7250

PO Box 108, Newstead TAS 7250

P (03) 6345 7200 F (03) 6345 7191

For more information, please visit masoniccaretas.com.au

ABN 21 590 239 241

Fred French

Peace Haven

Freemasons Home

Community Services

Retirement Living

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